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Sossaman Estates Neighborhood Market Report April 2019

May 18, 2019

Sossaman Estates Neighborhood Market Report April 2019

The real estate market in Sossaman Estates remains steady as we continue through the spring of 2019. The average days on market was 69 days, and the average sales price was $409,483. The absorption rate for April was 3.12, which indicates that the supply of homes for sale in Sossoman Estates is low! The neighborhood is currently in a “seller’s market,” which means that the inventory is low and the prices and interest rates are rising. To compare to Sossaman Estates’ Neighborhood Market Report for June 2018, check out my blog HERE. It is important to consider statistics, such as the absorption rate, when writing an offer on a home or pricing your home for sale.

[Data Source: ARMLS]

What is the Absorption Rate Telling Me?

0 – 4: If the absorption rate is between 0 and 4, it is considered a “seller’s market”. There are fewer homes for sale than there are buyers looking to purchase. In a seller’s market, the seller may choose to price their home more aggressively, as there is a limited supply of houses for sale. The seller, in general, will have a lot more leverage in the transaction because they have the supply and there is a demand. As for a buyer, you will likely experience more competition when writing an offer on a home. As a result, you may want to present your strongest offer initially, in hopes of your offer being the one that’s accepted.

4 – 7: If the absorption rate is between 4 and 7, the market is balanced. This means that neither sellers or buyers have an advantage over the other. If you are selling your home, you will want to price it fairly and keep an open mind when offers come in. If you are buying a home, you should expect to pay what the home is worth and/or be able to negotiate a little more with the seller.

7+ : If the absorption rate is 7+, it is considered a “buyer’s market”. Contrary to a seller’s market, in a buyer’s market there are more homes for sale than there are buyers looking to purchase. This means that a seller may choose to price their home on the lower side if they are looking to sell more quickly, as there is a large inventory of homes for buyers to purchase. A buyer, on the other hand, may have power over the seller to negotiate for what they want in a transaction, if the seller’s home hasn’t received a lot of interest.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in the Sossaman Estates or in another area, give us a call for more information. We’d love to help!

We are full-time, experienced Realtors working in Queen Creek and the surrounding areas. With decades of East Valley real estate experience under our belts, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Karen Berg at 602.919.2375 or April Anderson at 480.272.1977.We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon!